Buffalo Bills Sign Former Pittsburgh Steelers Controversial Star WR To Help Josh Allen In 2024

According to a statement by the Bills, the team signed Chase Claypool:

At 6-4, 238 pounds, Claypool is a big-bodied receiver with over 2,000 receiving yards and 13 TDs since entering the league. Claypool was a second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft and he set the franchise record in Week 5 with his four-touchdown performance.

He finished the 2020 season with 873 yards (4th among rookies) and nine touchdowns (1st among rookies).

Throughout his career, Claypool has had stints with the Steelers (2020-2022), the Bears (2022-23) and Dolphins (2023).

Claypool has a…unique history

The Steelers sent Claypool to the Bears before for a 2023 second-round pick during the 2022 season when Claypool was considered a young star in the league. However, he struggled in Chicago, recording just 118 receptions for 191 yards and a touchdown in the ten games he played there.

Last season, the Bears told Claypool to stay home for a game a few days after he said the Bears had not put him in a position to succeed in their offense. The Bears would wind up trading Claypool to the Miami Dolphins for pennies. Claypool would record four receptions for 26 yards in nine games with the Dolphins.

Per an NBC Sports report in October, Claypool had several instances of getting into heated moments with teammates and coaches. He was consistently frustrated during his time with the Bears.

Claypool, a former second-round pick, is a talented player. He’ll have a chance to resurrect his career in Buffalo. After all, the Bills have dealt with wide receivers who bring a certain type of passion to their game.

NFL and Bills fans’ initial response to the signing

Here are the best takes of fans reacting to Claypool.

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